Travel bloggers Christopher 'Topher' Richwhite and Bridget Thackwray were held in detention in the conservative Islamic Republic.
Utility back re-joins settled squad which has plenty of depth at lock.
Police said the inflatable kayak matches the description of the one used by the missing man, who is visiting from France.
Canes coach Jason Holland excited about potential of squad newcomers.
All the major banks have responded to recent figures showing inflation isn't budging.
Coach Mark Sorenson has named his 16-man squad for the tournament on home soil with sons of softball greats such as Pita Rona looking to make their own history.
A well-known New Zealand couple are believed to have been detained in Iran for several months.
Rob Rush, a Northland loose forward, will join the Blues next year after impressing coach Leon MacDonald in the NPC.
Melani Nanai returns from stint at Worcester in England to play for Super Rugby champions.
Emergency services are at the scene of the "sudden death" in Laingholm.
The Timelord and TARDIS are leaving TVNZ+ and heading to the media giant's streaming service next year.
A third wave of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is likely to hit NZ this year, epidemiologist Michael Baker says.
The Duchess discussed the issue with Issa Rae on her Archetypes podcast series.
Just days after helping Wellington win their first NPC title in over two decades, the former All Black and his wife welcomed Malik Julian Savea into the world.
An Auckland Council decision to sell off a much-loved East Auckland reserve has been put on hold after Wayne Brown asked Eke Panuku to pause all work on the process.
The All Blacks play Japan in Tokyo on Saturday 40 minutes before the Black Ferns are scheduled to play Wales in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal in Whangārei.
Canterbury captain and loose forward gets the top job for southerners after new coach Clarke Dermody decides on change.
All Blacks lock has bounced back and is on his way to Japan to link with squad after inner ear problem affected his balance.
The Minister of Justice didn't hold back after learning about New Zealand Rugby's error in organising the All Blacks' Test with Japan.
Tim Macindoe lost the seat to Gaurav Sharma in the 2020 general election, and doesn't intend to seek the party's candidacy to run again in December.
The IPCA oversaw a police investigation into the incident after videos were posted to social media showing the officer and the women engaging in sexual activity.
Veteran lock on brink of special milestone reflects on the positive changes within the All Blacks ahead of a challenging United Kingdom tour.
The banking giant warns in addition even more OCR hikes are possible "if the labour market fails to loosen soon".
According to police, the crash involving two vehicles on Saleyards Road was reported around 5.09pm.
Police discovered the body of 51-year-old Wai Ming Lai on Saturday while responding to reports of a sudden death incident in Sawpit Gully.
Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson told media today the Government didn't do a deal with Iran in order to release the pair.
Twenty-one students at Avonside Girls' High School described incidents of sexual assault that "ended in rape or near rape”.
New Zealanders currently in Iran are asked to depart.
1News was given unprecedented access to a Department of Conservation team that works to help manage the trade of endangered animals and plants.
"They have our deepest respect and gratitude for putting their lives at risk for others," Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.
The legislation will allow collective bargaining to take place at an industry-wide level.
The Auckland 1A competition said the decision was made by school principals to emphasis the "wellbeing of students".
1News understands Malachi's whanau called the office of Children's Minister Kelvin Davis saying the boy's abuser was in the hospital with him.
Covid-19 has reduced the supply of sperm donors, almost doubling wait times.
It has been decades since the distinctive calls of the cheeky native parrot, kākā, have been heard in New Plymouth - but now the bird is back.
Team officials for the defending world champions have been checking out locations in Wellington ahead of next year's campaign which will be based in New Zealand.
Justice Cheryl Gwyn ruled the man was mentally impaired, and even if found responsible for the death, he won't be convicted because of his mental state.
Erik Cantu was shot on October 2 by Officer James Brennand in a McDonald's parking lot.
Rihanna hasn't released new solo music since her 2016 LP ANTI but has constantly teased fans with studio updates
